Inhalt: Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's "Essential Italy 2025" guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's "Essential" guides were by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor's "Essential Italy 2025" travel guide includes: An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do. Multiple itineraries to effectively organize your days and maximize your time. More than 78 detailed maps and a free pull-out map to help you navigate confidently. Color photos throughout to spark your wanderlust! Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more. Photo-filled "best of" features on "The Best Ancient Sites in Rome," "Italy's Best Beaches," "Architectural Wonders in Venice," "Hilltop Villages in Tuscany," and more. Trip-planning tools and practical tips including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money. Historical and cultural insight providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, wine, music, geography and more. Special features on "The Sistine Chapel," "Cruising the Grand Canal," and "Who's Who in Renaissance Art". Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems. Italian language primer with useful words and essential phrases. Up-to-date coverage on: Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Milan, Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more.